The Bulfinch Group is pleased to announce that Winchester resident, Yan Katz, has been named a two-time Forbes&rsquo; Best-in-State Financial Security Professional Wealth Advisor by Shook Research&reg;. This award recognizes Yan as one of the top wealth advisors in Massachusetts, as determined by SHOOK&reg; Research. 
&ldquo;We are proud to celebrate Yan&rsquo;s continued recognition as a Forbes Best-in-State Top Wealth Advisor,&rdquo; said Douglas Reiss, Partner &amp; Principal Owner of The Bulfinch Group. &ldquo;This honor reflects his unwavering commitment to building meaningful relationships, delivering exceptional service, and helping clients pursue their long-term financial goals. We congratulate Yan on this well-deserved achievement and are grateful for the positive impact he continues to make on the families and communities he serves.&rdquo;
Yan resides in Winchester, MA with his wife Natalie and two daughters. He is a Cum Laude graduate of Babson College and avid volunteer for The Jimmy Fund as well as advisory board member of Zoo New England. 
The Bulfinch Group is committed to providing the highest level of service and experience, as well as continuing to make a positive and lasting impact in the communities we serve. With a client-centric focus, The Bulfinch Group works to help protect wealth from risks such as market volatility, erratic interest rates and the potential for insufficient assets &ndash; all threats to long-term financial stability. The Bulfinch Group&rsquo;s experienced team of specialists create in-depth assessments on how to maximize cash flow, optimize tax strategies, provide protection and build and grow wealth to reach each client&rsquo;s unique goals.
HUB Wealth Strategies
HUB Wealth Strategies is a strategic advisory firm focused on putting you, your goals and your financial well-being at the center (HUB) of the conversation. HWS operates under the idea of bringing family office like services and advisor integration to those who desire a central point of contact/personal CFO for wholistic wealth management and business succession planning. Our clients&rsquo; lives are dynamic, fast-paced and filled with a continuous flow of opportunities to evaluate and threats to thwart. Our team will work with both our internal and clients&rsquo; attorneys, accountants and consultants to take a multi-disciplined approach to help simplify, collaborate, coordinate, measure, educate and advise on strategy and tactics. Our mission is to ultimately foster a relationship where our clients feel empowered, on track, and enhancing the likelihood for their visions to become realizations. For more information, visit <a href="https://www.hubwealthstrategies.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">HUB Wealth Strategies.com</a>.
About Guardian 
Guardian makes a difference in the lives of people when they need us most. With more than 160 years of stability and fiscal integrity, we are a trusted partner to millions of consumers, helping them prepare and plan for a bright future and recover and thrive in times of unexpected loss. We believe in inspiring well-being across mind, body, and wallet, and in driving value beyond dividends. We invest in our colleagues, are building a progressive and inclusive culture and are helping to uplift communities through thoughtful social and environmental programs. Guardian, which is based in NYC, is a leading provider of life, disability, dental, and other benefits, and has received <a href="https://www.guardianlife.com/about-guardian/customer-service-awards" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">accolades for its culture and service</a>. Our colleagues and financial representatives serve with care and experience, and our commitments rest on a strong financial foundation, which at year-end 2025 included $12.6 billion in capital and largest dividend of $1.7 billion in the company&rsquo;s history. For more information, visit <a href="http://www.guardianlife.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">GuardianLife.com</a>.

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The Bulfinch Group is pleased to announce that Winchester resident, Yan Katz, has been named a two-time Forbes’ Best-in-State Financial Security...

Yan J. Katz of HUB Wealth Strategies Recognized as Among Forbes’ MA Best-In-State

The Bulfinch Group is pleased to announce that Winchester resident, Gracio Garcia, has been named a three-time Forbes&rsquo; Best-in-State Financial Security Professional Wealth Advisor by Shook Research&reg;. This award recognizes Gracio as one of the top wealth advisors in Massachusetts, as determined by SHOOK&reg; Research. 
&ldquo;We are proud to celebrate Gracio&rsquo;s continued recognition as a Forbes Best-in-State Top Wealth Advisor,&rdquo; said Douglas Reiss, Partner &amp; Principal Owner of The Bulfinch Group. &ldquo;This honor reflects his unwavering commitment to building meaningful relationships, delivering exceptional service, and helping clients pursue their long-term financial goals. We congratulate Gracio on this well-deserved achievement and are grateful for the positive impact he continues to make on the families and communities he serves.&rdquo;
The Bulfinch Group is dedicated to helping individuals, families, and business owners build confidence in their financial future through personalized guidance and long-term relationships. By taking the time to understand each client's unique goals, values, and priorities, the firm's experienced professionals develop tailored strategies designed to help protect what matters most while creating opportunities for growth. Backed by a collaborative team of specialists, The Bulfinch Group provides thoughtful guidance across every stage of life, helping clients navigate change, make informed decisions, and pursue lasting financial success.
Gracio resides in Winchester, MA with his wife Patricia and two children. Gracio works with clients on a wide range of issues including financial protection and wealth accumulation strategies, using a comprehensive planning method which coordinates all aspects of their personal economies. Through Park Avenue Securities (PAS), the broker-dealer of Guardian Life, Gracio has access to growth strategies and investment vehicles that help clients pursue greater growth for their wealth. His access to a comprehensive suite of objective wealth management solutions help his clients meet their short- and long-term growth. Protection goals have enabled him to grow the investment business within The Bulfinch Group considerably since he joined the firm in 2001. In addition, Gracio was nominated by his peer group as the Northern Vice President of the 2019 Executive Committee of the Leaders Club, a prestigious honor and testament to the value that he adds to The Bulfinch Group and Guardian community.
The Bulfinch Group
Founded in 1994, The Bulfinch Group is a financial services firm headquartered at 160 Gould Street in Needham, MA with offices throughout New England. The Bulfinch Group also operates Bulfinch Business Solutions, a division devoted to succession planning for smaller, privately-held businesses, and employee benefits, including 401(k) plans and group medical, dental and life insurance, for businesses of all sizes. The Bulfinch Group is a general agency of The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America (Guardian), New York, NY. For more information, call 781-449-4402 or visit <a href="https://www.bulfinchgroup.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">BulfinchGroup.com</a>.
About Guardian 
Guardian makes a difference in the lives of people when they need us most. With more than 160 years of stability and fiscal integrity, we are a trusted partner to millions of consumers, helping them prepare and plan for a bright future and recover and thrive in times of unexpected loss. We believe in inspiring well-being across mind, body, and wallet, and in driving value beyond dividends. We invest in our colleagues, are building a progressive and inclusive culture and are helping to uplift communities through thoughtful social and environmental programs. Guardian, which is based in NYC, is a leading provider of life, disability, dental, and other benefits, and has received <a href="https://www.guardianlife.com/about-guardian/customer-service-awards" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">accolades for its culture and service</a>. Our colleagues and financial representatives serve with care and experience, and our commitments rest on a strong financial foundation, which at year-end 2025 included $12.6 billion in capital and largest dividend of $1.7 billion in the company&rsquo;s history. For more information, visit <a href="http://www.guardianlife.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">GuardianLife.com</a>.

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128 Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Electric Stays Independent

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128 Announces Local Independent Ownership For Good One question that Ryan Williams, President of 128 Plumbing, Heating, Cooling, and Electric, keeps getting is: “Did you sell?” and the answer is always In recent years, HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and other home services have seen significant consolidation. In Greater Boston, 128 is one of the only home service companies that remain local, private, and independently-owned. This led Williams to seek out organizations that aren't just in business to sell, but to thrive long-term. He found the Tugboat Institute®, focusing on value, purpose, and people-driven businesses planning to remain independently-owned for 100+ years through their Certified Evergreen® status. 128 applied with the help of its entire team and received the honor of becoming Certified Evergreen® a year later. Watch 128's announcement here: https://youtu.be/g5rsiZW7B1k?si=KeR42U8H9GXnCJkH Does this impact customers? Customers want reliability and support for years down the road from their home service company, and choosing an independently-owned company can reduce uncertainties. Does this impact tradespeople? Ownership can influence company culture, communication, alignment, and priorities. With a labor shortage, it's important there are industry leaders willing to continually invest in education, which 128 is proud to offer its own school. Choose Local and Independent. 128 is proud to announce its continued local and independent ownership to bring stability and confidence to employees, customers, and communities for generations. Williams states that "128 answers to its customers and employees, not investors", and is not for sale. 128 Plumbing, Heating, Cooling, and Electric was founded in 1992 and is a top home service company in Eastern MA. 128 is known for its 5-star service, base+ membership, Finish Strong Friday®, and its Red Sox partnership. Book with 128 today: 781-451-1017 or https://www.128plumbing.com/ Media contact: happipr.com

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Welcome to your second home. You are unique and your training should be, too. No matter your age or fitness level, we are invested in helping you reach your personal goals because we take your health, well….personally. We don’t just jump in - we take the time to get to know you and understand where you are starting on your wellness journey, all before an experienced personal training team member creates your custom workout program to put you on the path to success. Whether you’re training in-studio or training virtually, we’re in this together. WHO WE ARE Fitness Together® is a second home where your trainer welcomes you and makes you feel like you can be successful no matter your goals, unique needs, limitations, or injuries. The Fitness Together community inspires you to reach what you never thought possible. WHO WE HELP Our experienced personal trainers create custom programming for goals around weight loss, weight management, building muscle and injury recovery. We combine strength and cardio, result tracking, real-time adjustments, and ongoing support. WHY WE DO IT We believe that without your health, nothing else matters. We exist to empower you to take back your health so that you can have the energy to do what you love.

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